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DESCRIPTION:Click for Latest Location Information: http://edw2014.dataversity.net/sessionPop.cfm?confid=79&proposalid=6019\nCompanies often maintain old applications in order to retain and access data from legacy systems because there is a fear of loss of information, lack of lineage or anxiety over legal retribution. These legacy systems can become a burden and therefore need to be considered either a financial asset or debt.  Some of the challenges encountered are redundant capabilities with software, especially as what is acquired and repurposed by larger vendors.  These information systems are written in a variety of programming languages on divergent operating systems and represent incompatible interfaces. Additionally most applications bear a maintenance cost.  Finally and of most interest to data professionals is the information locked up in these legacy systems still represents a part of a company's information portfolio.\nThis session is designed to walk through steps to preserve important information/data, eliminate these legacy systems, and benefit a company by reducing unnecessary licensing and costs.\nDuring this discussion we will explore:\nLegacy Systems as an Asset or a Liability\nData Implication of 'sun setting' applications\nTechniques for identifying what systems to eliminate\nSteps to accomplish elimination\nTips for justifying to IT and Business Leadership
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SUMMARY:Legacy Systems - Asset or Liability? The Data impacts of Elimination/Retirement
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